Stony Brook Accelerated Nursing Class of 2018

RainbowSprinkles · Aug 28, 2016

hello, thank you for starting a thread...curious, because I'm about to apply to next spring 2017 program..how long did it take stony brook to give you an response on whether you was accepted or not? what is your weekly schedule like? Thanks in advance!

afineskylark, BSN, RN · Aug 28, 2016

You're welcome. I interviewed in November and I heard back in early December. It was about two months. I know the interviews spanned a few weeks so I think they told us 6-8 weeks. It definitely feels like forever when you're waiting to hear back haha. People do get wait listed and I know there was one person who found out about a week or so before the program started that she got in so if you are wait listed it can be any time before the program starts. At least that's how it was for my cohort.

As far as the weekly schedule, over the summer we generally had one day of clinicals a week (either Thursday, Saturday, or Sunday). Mine rotated between all three days and I sometimes had two a week and then a week of no clinicals but I believe the majority of clinical groups had it every Thursday.

Lectures were Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Monday and Wednesday technically went from 9-6 but there were not many days that we were actually there that long because we did not have Med Math every day. It was usually 9-4. Friday was 9-12 (definitely nice!). Tuesday was lab and 8:30-3:30. We had one online class and another semi online class that was collaborative so it didn't take much time.

Hope that helps!

RainbowSprinkles · Aug 29, 2016

Thanks for all the valuable information... This helps a lot because since I'm applying to others schools I wanted to have a time bracket I can reference to... And regarding the class schedule did you feel that you had enough time to study and be prepare since compared to most programs stony is the shortest? Did you commute or stay on campus? Thanks in advance

rshergill877 · Aug 29, 2016

Thank you for your thoughtful thread! It really helps and motivates those who are applying. When did you apply for the program. I know you said you heard back November for you interview. I submitted my application Aug 17th. Is it rolling admission? Do you feel the program is preparing you for NCLEX? How much does the program cost? and is financial aid available? Thank you so much in advance!

afineskylark, BSN, RN · Aug 30, 2016

I won't lie that it was very overwhelming the first week but then you develop a groove and figure out what works for you. I definitely could have had more time, but I feel like you can always use more time in everything. I think so far that it is enough time if you stay focused and manage your time. The professors were very accommodating when we raised concerns about the schedule and in my cohort, we are very supportive and cohesive and I think that definitely helps get through it.

I found an apartment close to campus.

afineskylark, BSN, RN · Aug 30, 2016

@rshergill877, You're welcome. I applied for the program pretty close to the deadline. When I applied it was not rolling admission but I don't know if that has changed.

It's hard to answer about the NCLEX since I haven't taken it, but I would say yes. The exams are NCLEX like questions, which means the deeper analysis and situational questions so that is helpful. There are online codes you need to get and complete practice questions and case studies. And you take HESI exit exams for a lot of the courses which are sort of like mini NCLEX exams but on specific courses. I think it is preparing me well.

As far as tuition and financial aid, you'd be better off contacting the school. Ballpark for tuition alone is about 15k I want to say? But don't quote me on that and again, I can't speak for your year. Then you have books/online access codes, uniforms/equipment, traveling for clinicals, housing, etc (which are costs you will likely have with any nursing program). I received financial aid, but I believe that is case specific.

rshergill877 · Aug 30, 2016

Thats good to hear. If I get accepted, I woukd be staying with my parents in Queens, however, that could be quite a commute so I might decide to dorm. Any idea what the housing is like o

afineskylark, BSN, RN · Sep 2, 2016

@rshergill877 I know there are a few people in the program who commute from Queens now, but yes I imagine it is a trek. I don't know much about housing on campus since I personally found it pretty expensive and decided to find someplace off campus.

ChickenNRiceLover · Sep 2, 2016

Hello, thanks for the starting this thread. I'm in the middle of the application now. When did the application officially become available? I was told it would be on Sept 1st but it seems some have completed their apps weeks ago. I wonder if an application submitted close to deadline lowers my chance of getting in.

rshergill877 · Sep 2, 2016

The application actually became available in August.

afineskylark, BSN, RN · Sep 2, 2016

@briantai88, you're welcome. I don't know when the application became available this year, sorry. I know last year there was not rolling admission and I submitted my application a few days before the deadline and still got an interview and got in. I would suggest looking at the website to see the deadlines and if it is rolling admission. If it's not, it doesn't matter when it is submitted as long as it is in before the deadline. Sorry I don't know more about that.